The Predator franchise has only gotten bigger and better in recent years. A science fiction action horror franchise centered on human interaction with a highly intelligent extraterrestrial race that loves to hunt. Produced by 20th Century Studios, the studio has been wanting to expand the franchise.
A still from The Predator | Predator Franchise | 20th Century Studios
After 2022 critically acclaimed Prey, the studio is reportedly eyeing Elle Fanning for the franchise’s upcoming flick, Badlands. However, fans are not sure about a female-led Predator movie seeing the box office disaster that Anya Taylor-Joy-led Furiosa has turned out to be despite brilliant critical reviews.
Predator Franchise Reportedly Eyeing Elle Fanning as Its New Lead Elle Fanning in The Great | Hulu
It was announced earlier this year that 20th Century Studio was reportedly expanding its Predator universe by roping in Dan Trachtenberg as the writer and director of their newest standalone flick in the franchise,...
A still from The Predator | Predator Franchise | 20th Century Studios
After 2022 critically acclaimed Prey, the studio is reportedly eyeing Elle Fanning for the franchise’s upcoming flick, Badlands. However, fans are not sure about a female-led Predator movie seeing the box office disaster that Anya Taylor-Joy-led Furiosa has turned out to be despite brilliant critical reviews.
Predator Franchise Reportedly Eyeing Elle Fanning as Its New Lead Elle Fanning in The Great | Hulu
It was announced earlier this year that 20th Century Studio was reportedly expanding its Predator universe by roping in Dan Trachtenberg as the writer and director of their newest standalone flick in the franchise,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
20th Century apuesta por la saga tras el éxito de ‘Prey’.
A principios de este año, 20th Century Studios anunciaba su interés por ampliar su universo de “Predator” a raíz del éxito cosechado por “Prey”, la precuela de “Predator” dirigida por Trachtenberg y que fue todo un éxito tanto por parte de la crítica como del público en su estreno en Hulu.
Pues bien, ahora, según informa Deadline, Elle Fanning se encuentra en conversaciones para protagonizar “Badlands”, una película independiente de Dan Trachtenberg (“Prey”) que amplía el universo de “Predator” y que Trachtenberg ha coescrito junto a Patrick Aison (“Prey”).
Por el momento, los detalles de la trama se mantienen en secreto pero al parecer, la historia no estará ambientada en el pasado, como “Prey”, sino en el futuro.
“Badlands” tiene previsto comenzar su rodaje a finales de este año y aún no se sabe si se estrenará en cines...
A principios de este año, 20th Century Studios anunciaba su interés por ampliar su universo de “Predator” a raíz del éxito cosechado por “Prey”, la precuela de “Predator” dirigida por Trachtenberg y que fue todo un éxito tanto por parte de la crítica como del público en su estreno en Hulu.
Pues bien, ahora, según informa Deadline, Elle Fanning se encuentra en conversaciones para protagonizar “Badlands”, una película independiente de Dan Trachtenberg (“Prey”) que amplía el universo de “Predator” y que Trachtenberg ha coescrito junto a Patrick Aison (“Prey”).
Por el momento, los detalles de la trama se mantienen en secreto pero al parecer, la historia no estará ambientada en el pasado, como “Prey”, sino en el futuro.
“Badlands” tiene previsto comenzar su rodaje a finales de este año y aún no se sabe si se estrenará en cines...
- 6/4/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
And while Alien: Romulus is currently in focus due to a trailer coming out, its rival, the Predator franchise, is also alive and well, and we actually have some information for you about the future of that franchise as well. The most recent installment, Prey, was released on August 5, 2022, to positive reviews, and Dan Trachtenberg, who directed the movie, is currently working on another standalone movie that is scheduled to come out sometime in 2025. Badlands, as the movie is titled, will continue the franchise in a proper way, and it seems that Trachtenberg has someone in mind for the main role in the movie.
Badlands is supposedly one of many planned Predator projects, and it is supposed to serve as a standalone sequel to Prey. Trachtenberg is, for the first time in the franchise’s history, eyeing a female lead, which could change the franchise forever in a very positive way!
Badlands is supposedly one of many planned Predator projects, and it is supposed to serve as a standalone sequel to Prey. Trachtenberg is, for the first time in the franchise’s history, eyeing a female lead, which could change the franchise forever in a very positive way!
- 6/4/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
After the success of Prey, director Dan Trachtenberg is reportedly working on his next standalone film in the Predator franchise. Titled Badlands, the film reportedly features Elle Fanning in the lead role. While no plot details have been revealed, the film will also be set in the Predator universe like Prey.
Amber Midthunder in a still from Prey | 20th Century Studios
Fanning’s casting might just be a masterstroke for the film as she has been known for her powerhouse performances. While she was recently seen in her Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated series The Great, Fanning has been delivering amazing performances since she made her debut as a child actress in I Am Sam. Here are five performances that prove why she is the best choice for Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator film.
1. The Beguiled (2017) A still from The Beguiled | Credits: American Zoetrope/Fr Productions
Elle Fanning first worked with director...
Amber Midthunder in a still from Prey | 20th Century Studios
Fanning’s casting might just be a masterstroke for the film as she has been known for her powerhouse performances. While she was recently seen in her Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated series The Great, Fanning has been delivering amazing performances since she made her debut as a child actress in I Am Sam. Here are five performances that prove why she is the best choice for Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator film.
1. The Beguiled (2017) A still from The Beguiled | Credits: American Zoetrope/Fr Productions
Elle Fanning first worked with director...
- 6/4/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Elle Fanning is set to star in 'Badlands'.The 26-year-old actress is in talks to join the cast of the new movie that is set in 'The Predator' universe.Plot details are yet to be revealed but it will once again feature the extraterrestrial big game hunter that first appeared on the big screen in Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1987 movie.'Badlands' will be directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who revived the sci-fi action franchise with the 2022 film 'Prey' which starred Amber Midthunder and broke viewing records on Hulu.Trachtenberg has once again teamed up with 'Prey' screenwriter Patrick Aison for the story.The premise is not yet clear but insiders indicate that it won't be set in the past like 'Prey' but in the future instead. It is also uncertain if it will go straight to streaming as its predecessor did.Sources close to...
- 6/4/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Earlier this year we brought you the very exciting news that, following the success of his standalone Predator film Prey, director Dan Trachtenberg would be making more movies centred around everyone's favourite extraterrestrial big game hunter. And now the first of those movies, Badlands, seems to have found its star. According to Deadline, Elle Fanning is in talks to join the Yautjans' latest hunt.
Plot details for the latest standalone Predator-verse joint are currently being kept under lock and key, beyond the obvious admission that Badlands will in fact feature a Predator. We do, however, know that Badlands has been co-written by Trachtenberg alongside his Prey story partner and scribe Patrick Aison, and that unlike its predecessor, this one's expected to be set in the future. While the future setting rules out Badlands being a direct follow-up to Trachtenberg's 1719-set, Amber Midthunder starring last film, it seems Prey 2 is still in the works too.
Plot details for the latest standalone Predator-verse joint are currently being kept under lock and key, beyond the obvious admission that Badlands will in fact feature a Predator. We do, however, know that Badlands has been co-written by Trachtenberg alongside his Prey story partner and scribe Patrick Aison, and that unlike its predecessor, this one's expected to be set in the future. While the future setting rules out Badlands being a direct follow-up to Trachtenberg's 1719-set, Amber Midthunder starring last film, it seems Prey 2 is still in the works too.
- 6/4/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Elle Fanning is reportedly in talks to play the lead in Badlands, Dan Trachtenberg’s follow up to 2022’s well-received Predator film, Prey.
It looks like the next film in the Predator series may have found its lead, with reports suggesting that Elle Fanning is in negotiations to take the main role in Badlands, Dan Trachtenberg’s planned follow-up to Prey.
The story was broken by The Hollywood Reporter, which states that Fanning is in line to star, although as of yet we don’t know anything about the character she will play or the time or setting that the story takes place in (although rumours suggest that we might be headed into the future).
We do know that Dan Trachtenberg has already put out one terrific Predator film though, and hopes are high that he will repeat the trick again. A gripping entry in a series which was beginning to look somewhat shaky,...
It looks like the next film in the Predator series may have found its lead, with reports suggesting that Elle Fanning is in negotiations to take the main role in Badlands, Dan Trachtenberg’s planned follow-up to Prey.
The story was broken by The Hollywood Reporter, which states that Fanning is in line to star, although as of yet we don’t know anything about the character she will play or the time or setting that the story takes place in (although rumours suggest that we might be headed into the future).
We do know that Dan Trachtenberg has already put out one terrific Predator film though, and hopes are high that he will repeat the trick again. A gripping entry in a series which was beginning to look somewhat shaky,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
As 20th Century Studios and director Dan Trachtenberg move forward with their plans to expand the Predator franchise following the success of the most recent instalment, Prey, the next project to feature the iconic extraterrestrial big game hunter has now been announced.
Deadline reports that Trachtenberg is set to helm a standalone Predator movie titled Badlands, with Elle Fanning on board to play the lead role. Plot details are still under wraps, but the story is believed to be set "sometime in the future."
Trachtenberg is said to have wanted to land an "established star" for this movie, and began taking meetings with talent. Insiders close to the project say, "Fanning is a fan of the franchise and once execs got wind of her interest, moved to set a meeting with her and Trachtenberg."
As for Prey, a direct sequel to the 2022 film is also happening, though details are still few and far between.
Deadline reports that Trachtenberg is set to helm a standalone Predator movie titled Badlands, with Elle Fanning on board to play the lead role. Plot details are still under wraps, but the story is believed to be set "sometime in the future."
Trachtenberg is said to have wanted to land an "established star" for this movie, and began taking meetings with talent. Insiders close to the project say, "Fanning is a fan of the franchise and once execs got wind of her interest, moved to set a meeting with her and Trachtenberg."
As for Prey, a direct sequel to the 2022 film is also happening, though details are still few and far between.
- 6/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
It's "Alien" vs. "Predator" all over again. As the next installment of the classic horror franchise is set to arrive later this year with "Alien: Romulus," the rival "Predator" series is gearing up for a revival of its own. Director Dan Trachtenberg's "Prey" injected fresh blood into the IP in 2022, stripping away all the flashy bells and whistles from Shane Black's messy sequel and instead taking things back in time to colonial America. In fact, the Hulu film earned such glowing praise that it led to a buzzy announcement earlier this year, when we heard the promising news that 20th Century Studios would be bringing Trachtenberg back for more movies to come. At the time, all that was revealed was the title of the next planned feature -- "Badlands" -- but now we know which actor has been handpicked to lead Trachtenberg's new film.
According to Deadline, rising...
According to Deadline, rising...
- 6/3/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
We now know who will be taking on the Predator in the upcoming film, “Badlands.” Step on up, Elle Fanning!
According to Deadline, Elle Fanning is in talks to star in Dan Trachtenberg’s “Badlands,” which serves as his follow-up to the beloved “Prey.” Though plot details are being kept under wraps, “Badlands” is being described as yet another standalone film in the ‘Predator’ universe, not a sequel to the aforementioned “Prey.” That said, the report claims that development on a “Prey 2” is happening and could see the return of Amber Midthunder in the cast.
Continue reading ‘Badlands’: Elle Fanning To Star In ‘Predator’ Spinoff Film From ‘Prey’ Director at The Playlist.
According to Deadline, Elle Fanning is in talks to star in Dan Trachtenberg’s “Badlands,” which serves as his follow-up to the beloved “Prey.” Though plot details are being kept under wraps, “Badlands” is being described as yet another standalone film in the ‘Predator’ universe, not a sequel to the aforementioned “Prey.” That said, the report claims that development on a “Prey 2” is happening and could see the return of Amber Midthunder in the cast.
Continue reading ‘Badlands’: Elle Fanning To Star In ‘Predator’ Spinoff Film From ‘Prey’ Director at The Playlist.
- 6/3/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Elle Fanning is going from great to bad. The actor known for The Great is in talks to star in Badlands, a new movie set in The Predator universe, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
The Badlands is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the filmmaker who revamped the franchise with the 20th Century and Hulu feature Prey, which was set in 1719 and starred breakout Amber Midthunder as a young Comanche woman pitted against an alien hunter. The film was a critical success and broke viewing records for Hulu.
Trachtenberg reteamed with Prey scribe Patrick Aison for the Badlands story, with Aison penning the script. THR reported in February that in addition to Badlands, 20th Century has a number of Predator projects in development, with Trachtenberg at the center of a growing universe. 20th Century had no comment.
Predator originated with the 1987 movie starring Schwarzenegger. It was followed by the Danny Glover starrer Predator 2,...
The Badlands is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the filmmaker who revamped the franchise with the 20th Century and Hulu feature Prey, which was set in 1719 and starred breakout Amber Midthunder as a young Comanche woman pitted against an alien hunter. The film was a critical success and broke viewing records for Hulu.
Trachtenberg reteamed with Prey scribe Patrick Aison for the Badlands story, with Aison penning the script. THR reported in February that in addition to Badlands, 20th Century has a number of Predator projects in development, with Trachtenberg at the center of a growing universe. 20th Century had no comment.
Predator originated with the 1987 movie starring Schwarzenegger. It was followed by the Danny Glover starrer Predator 2,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane, Prey) will be expanding upon the Predator franchise even further with the upcoming Badlands, another fresh standalone movie.
Deadline reports that Elle Fanning (The Neon Demon) is now in talks to star!
Dan Trachtenberg is on board to co-write and direct Badlands.
The site’s report continues, “Plot details are being kept under wraps other than it featuring everyone’s favorite extraterrestrial big game hunter. It is also not known about release plans as the last film exclusively streamed on Hulu (breaking numerous viewerships records for the streamer) but given that 20th Century has been very much back in the theatrical game with films like Boogeyman and the upcoming Alien: Romulus film bowing in theaters, a theatrical premiere isn’t out of the question.”
Deadline also suggests that 20th Century Studios is all-in on expanding the Predator universe with additional projects, and a direct sequel to...
Deadline reports that Elle Fanning (The Neon Demon) is now in talks to star!
Dan Trachtenberg is on board to co-write and direct Badlands.
The site’s report continues, “Plot details are being kept under wraps other than it featuring everyone’s favorite extraterrestrial big game hunter. It is also not known about release plans as the last film exclusively streamed on Hulu (breaking numerous viewerships records for the streamer) but given that 20th Century has been very much back in the theatrical game with films like Boogeyman and the upcoming Alien: Romulus film bowing in theaters, a theatrical premiere isn’t out of the question.”
Deadline also suggests that 20th Century Studios is all-in on expanding the Predator universe with additional projects, and a direct sequel to...
- 6/3/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Elle Fanning could be trading her bustle for survival gear after being in talks to join the cast of Dan Trachtenberg’s standalone Predator film Badlands. Deadline says Fanning is negotiating for the role in the highly anticipated film, which Trachtenberg is directing and co-writing with Patrick Aison.
Anticipation for Trachtenberg’s Prey follow-up is through the roof. Prey was a surprise smash hit of 2022, with Trachtenberg and star Amber Midthunder arguably delivering the best Predator movie since the 1987 classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Plot details for Badlands remain a mystery, as do the film’s release plans. Prey premiered exclusively on Hulu to record numbers during the pandemic. However, 20th Century Studios is going hard in the paint with its extraterrestrial action flicks and the upcoming Alien: Romulus coming to theaters. It would not be surprising to see Badlands debuting on the silver screen alongside the Xenomorph threat.
In addition...
Anticipation for Trachtenberg’s Prey follow-up is through the roof. Prey was a surprise smash hit of 2022, with Trachtenberg and star Amber Midthunder arguably delivering the best Predator movie since the 1987 classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Plot details for Badlands remain a mystery, as do the film’s release plans. Prey premiered exclusively on Hulu to record numbers during the pandemic. However, 20th Century Studios is going hard in the paint with its extraterrestrial action flicks and the upcoming Alien: Romulus coming to theaters. It would not be surprising to see Badlands debuting on the silver screen alongside the Xenomorph threat.
In addition...
- 6/3/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Emmy nominee Elle Fanning is in talks to star in “Badlands,” a standalone movie from Dan Trachtenberg that expands the “Predator” universe.
Trachtenberg is set to direct the movie for 20th Century Studios from a script he co-wrote with Patrick Aison. “Badlands” comes following the success of Trachtenberg’s “Prey” — the “Predator” prequel which was a critical hit and broke records with its release on Hulu. The 2022 film was nominated for five Primetime Emmys, winning one for sound editing; “Prey 2” is in early development, with its star Amber Midthunder potentially returning. “Badlands” was announced in February, with the film expected to begin production later this year. Plot details are being kept under wraps.
Fanning recently wrapped a three-season run as executive producer and star of Hulu’s “The Great,” where she starred as Russian monarch Catherine the Great and earned her first Emmy nomination (for outstanding lead actress in...
Trachtenberg is set to direct the movie for 20th Century Studios from a script he co-wrote with Patrick Aison. “Badlands” comes following the success of Trachtenberg’s “Prey” — the “Predator” prequel which was a critical hit and broke records with its release on Hulu. The 2022 film was nominated for five Primetime Emmys, winning one for sound editing; “Prey 2” is in early development, with its star Amber Midthunder potentially returning. “Badlands” was announced in February, with the film expected to begin production later this year. Plot details are being kept under wraps.
Fanning recently wrapped a three-season run as executive producer and star of Hulu’s “The Great,” where she starred as Russian monarch Catherine the Great and earned her first Emmy nomination (for outstanding lead actress in...
- 6/3/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: After announcing that the studio would be expanding on its Predator universe earlier this year, 20th Century and Dan Trachtenberg’s next standalone pic Badlands looks to be gaining momentum with some serious star power. Sources close to Deadline say that Elle Fanning is in negotiations to star in the film with Trachtenberg directing. Trachtenberg co-wrote script with Patrick Aison.
20th Century had no comment.
Plot details are being kept under wraps, other than it will feature everyone’s favorite extraterrestrial big game hunter. It is also not known about release plans as the last film exclusively streamed on Hulu (breaking numerous viewerships records for the streamer) but given that 20th Century has been very much back in the theatrical game with films like Boogeyman and the upcoming Alien: Romulus film bowing in theaters, a theatrical premiere isn’t out of the question.
Deadline reported earlier this year that...
20th Century had no comment.
Plot details are being kept under wraps, other than it will feature everyone’s favorite extraterrestrial big game hunter. It is also not known about release plans as the last film exclusively streamed on Hulu (breaking numerous viewerships records for the streamer) but given that 20th Century has been very much back in the theatrical game with films like Boogeyman and the upcoming Alien: Romulus film bowing in theaters, a theatrical premiere isn’t out of the question.
Deadline reported earlier this year that...
- 6/3/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Dan Trachtenberg directed 2022’s Prey, which serves as a prequel to 1987’s Predator, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role. The film received critical acclaim upon release, with many considering it arguably the best entry in the franchise since the original was released decades ago.
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, Prey received critical acclaim (Credit: 20th Century Studios).
During an interview, Trachtenberg revealed the various inspirations behind the movie, including a childhood fake story that prompted him to develop a story set in the Predator world. Here is what Trachtenberg said about the first impression the original film had on him as a sixth grader and how it eventually shaped Prey.
Prey Director Dan Trachtenberg Reveals Childhood Incident Behind the Predator Prequel
Prey directed by Dan Trachtenberg was released in August 2022, receiving mostly positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film is set before the events of 1987’s Predator and...
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, Prey received critical acclaim (Credit: 20th Century Studios).
During an interview, Trachtenberg revealed the various inspirations behind the movie, including a childhood fake story that prompted him to develop a story set in the Predator world. Here is what Trachtenberg said about the first impression the original film had on him as a sixth grader and how it eventually shaped Prey.
Prey Director Dan Trachtenberg Reveals Childhood Incident Behind the Predator Prequel
Prey directed by Dan Trachtenberg was released in August 2022, receiving mostly positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film is set before the events of 1987’s Predator and...
- 5/31/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Brad Peyton is a big fan of Predator. In fact, he once told THR that he’d seen the original movie over 365 times. Given his passion for the movie, it’s only natural that he’d like his own shot at directing an installment of the sci-fi franchise. While speaking with THR about his recent Netflix movie Atlas, Peyton said he has a take on a Predator story that he’d like to make… assuming he gets the invite.
“I also have a version of Predator that I would really like to see.” Peyton said. “I obviously can’t talk about it, because no one’s inviting me to go do a Predator movie yet.” He added that he also enjoyed the most recent movie in the franchise, Prey. “I really liked it. I thought it was super cool,” Peyton said. “I actually really liked [Prey]. It was really fresh and innovative and interesting,...
“I also have a version of Predator that I would really like to see.” Peyton said. “I obviously can’t talk about it, because no one’s inviting me to go do a Predator movie yet.” He added that he also enjoyed the most recent movie in the franchise, Prey. “I really liked it. I thought it was super cool,” Peyton said. “I actually really liked [Prey]. It was really fresh and innovative and interesting,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2024 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 13 to June 24, with the official Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, July 17. Afterwards, final voting commences on August 15 and ends the night of August 26. The 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, September 15, and air live on ABC at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.
The State of the Race
When it comes to the Outstanding TV Movie category, the last few years have actually been very interesting. The advent of streaming had really blurred the lines of what a TV movie even is, and there were a couple years there where a standout episode of a series like “Black Mirror” or “Sherlock” had even won. But now...
The State of the Race
When it comes to the Outstanding TV Movie category, the last few years have actually been very interesting. The advent of streaming had really blurred the lines of what a TV movie even is, and there were a couple years there where a standout episode of a series like “Black Mirror” or “Sherlock” had even won. But now...
- 5/23/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Brad Peyton had his work cut out for him on the set of his new sci-fi action film, Atlas. The Canadian director’s new 2071-set film centers on Jennifer Lopez’s Atlas Shepherd, a data analyst whose deep mistrust of AI is tested to the extreme when she must rely on an AI-driven mech suit to survive after the latest attack by an AI terrorist (Simu Liu’s Harlan).
Having fled Earth nearly three decades earlier, Atlas is finally able to track down Harlan’s distant whereabouts on an alien planet. But just before a team of mech rangers can deploy on a mission to capture the villainous humanoid, Harlan attacks their ship in outer space, forcing Atlas to take refuge inside a mech suit that can land her on Harlan’s home planet. With Lopez’s character now inside a pilotable machine that traverses the surface of an inhospitable planet,...
Having fled Earth nearly three decades earlier, Atlas is finally able to track down Harlan’s distant whereabouts on an alien planet. But just before a team of mech rangers can deploy on a mission to capture the villainous humanoid, Harlan attacks their ship in outer space, forcing Atlas to take refuge inside a mech suit that can land her on Harlan’s home planet. With Lopez’s character now inside a pilotable machine that traverses the surface of an inhospitable planet,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the last few weeks, we’ve witnessed Microsoft taking drastic measures and shutting down Hi-Rush studio Tango Gameworks, Redfall creator Arakne, and the two other studios. The tech giant believes that Xbox as a brand needs “small games” to garner its old prestige and get ahead of the competition. With the shutting down of such major studios, we thought we’d see further layoffs and reorganization of studios under Microsoft.
However, in a shocking move, Xbox and Activision have announced a new studio called Elsewhere Entertainment. While the brand-new studio features industry vets who’ve worked on successful games such as The Witcher and The Last of Us, many people in the community can’t believe Microsoft is closing well-established studios to open new ones.
Activision’s New Studio For Developed Narrative-Based Aaa Games Activision’s brand new studio Elsewhere Entertainment. | Activision
Activision has announced a new internal studio,...
However, in a shocking move, Xbox and Activision have announced a new studio called Elsewhere Entertainment. While the brand-new studio features industry vets who’ve worked on successful games such as The Witcher and The Last of Us, many people in the community can’t believe Microsoft is closing well-established studios to open new ones.
Activision’s New Studio For Developed Narrative-Based Aaa Games Activision’s brand new studio Elsewhere Entertainment. | Activision
Activision has announced a new internal studio,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
We've been hearing for years about the death of DVD and Blu-ray. The physical media market is not what it once was, with hardcore collectors driving new business and impressive new 4K releases of classics and new movies aimed at a small but loyal section of consumers. Sales of DVD and Blu-ray discs were down 25% in 2023, even though home entertainment -- driven in large part by VOD -- was up 16.8% to $43 billion. Heck, even Disney is shutting down the Disney Movie Club this year while handing its physical media business to Sony. But the death of DVD has been greatly exaggerated, at least according to Oscar-winning "Dances With Wolves" director Kevin Costner.
The acclaimed actor and filmmaker is gearing up to release the first part of his ambitious, four-part Western "Horizon: An American Saga" this summer. During a recent interview with Deadline, the filmmaker was asked about risking $100 million (likely...
The acclaimed actor and filmmaker is gearing up to release the first part of his ambitious, four-part Western "Horizon: An American Saga" this summer. During a recent interview with Deadline, the filmmaker was asked about risking $100 million (likely...
- 5/15/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Brandon Routh (Superman Returns), Mena Suvari (Grace and Grit) and Cheech Marin (Cheech & Chong) have joined the cast of Fate The Movie, a suspenseful romance that’s being sold at Cannes this week by Highland Film Group.
As previously announced, Faye Dunaway, Harvey Keitel and Andrew McCarthy will also star. Currently shooting in Vancouver, the film’s logline is as follows: It takes a minute to find a special person and an entire lifetime to forget them. While healing at a rehabilitation center after a rescue mission gone wrong, a firefighter Sam Ellis (Routh) connects with Tilly, a stranger from the past. Subsequently, he’s transported through time to find the only thing that can save his soul: his realization of true love.
Jonathan Baker is directing from his own script, also producing for Baker Entertainment Group. Sienna Soho Baker and James Van Patten round out the cast.
“We...
As previously announced, Faye Dunaway, Harvey Keitel and Andrew McCarthy will also star. Currently shooting in Vancouver, the film’s logline is as follows: It takes a minute to find a special person and an entire lifetime to forget them. While healing at a rehabilitation center after a rescue mission gone wrong, a firefighter Sam Ellis (Routh) connects with Tilly, a stranger from the past. Subsequently, he’s transported through time to find the only thing that can save his soul: his realization of true love.
Jonathan Baker is directing from his own script, also producing for Baker Entertainment Group. Sienna Soho Baker and James Van Patten round out the cast.
“We...
- 5/13/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Ryan Phillippe and Kate Beckinsale are leading the cast of 'The Patient'.Director Mukunda Michael Dewil penned the screenplay for the thriller, which also stars Kelly Greyson and David Cade, and the under-the-radar project has already wrapped principal photography, which took place in Alabama earlier this year.A logline for the movie states: “When The Patient (Phillippe) wakes up in a hospital without any recollection of what happened to him, he is issued a life he doesn’t remember by the inscrutable Dr. Rose (Beckinsale). But soon he comes to suspect that he’s being manipulated in order to protect a powerful politician implicated in a murder."The film is launching in the Cannes market with International Film Trust, with Sales President Christian de Gallegos on hand to screen a promo for distributors.Producer Robert Ogden Barnum of The Barnum Picture Company said in a statement: “The Patient is my...
- 5/13/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
CBS’ police procedural thriller show NCIS has been having quite a good time on TV with the recent season 21 being aired and multiple spinoff series making their way to the show universe’s expansion.
Back in January NCIS’ prequel show called NCIS: Origins was officially greenlit for airing sometime in 2025; this time the show will be centring on Leroy Jethro Gibbs’s story that will take viewers back to 1991 when the character was about to kick his NCIS agent’s career off.
With the previous news that Austin Stowell was cast to portray young Gibbs in the upcoming prequel, some other major updates about the show’s ensemble didn’t take too long to arrive either.
According to Deadline’s reports, NCIS: Origins has officially added Patrick Fischler and Julian Black Antelope. The former has recently starred in Jeffrey Wright-led Oscar-winning black comedy drama American Fiction while the latter...
Back in January NCIS’ prequel show called NCIS: Origins was officially greenlit for airing sometime in 2025; this time the show will be centring on Leroy Jethro Gibbs’s story that will take viewers back to 1991 when the character was about to kick his NCIS agent’s career off.
With the previous news that Austin Stowell was cast to portray young Gibbs in the upcoming prequel, some other major updates about the show’s ensemble didn’t take too long to arrive either.
According to Deadline’s reports, NCIS: Origins has officially added Patrick Fischler and Julian Black Antelope. The former has recently starred in Jeffrey Wright-led Oscar-winning black comedy drama American Fiction while the latter...
- 5/9/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
In light of Xbox’s recent controversial decision that has resulted in the closure of many beloved studios that it had acquired over time, many social media users are bringing up the gaming brand’s old posts to highlight its supposed hypocrisy.
One of these posts happens to be a “brutal” graphic of the company’s team, which hasn’t aged so well; instead, it’s got people even more angry at the company’s recent decisions.
Team Xbox and Bethesda Aren’t Winning Any Favors
“What is Xbox doing?” seems to be a popular sentiment
All chaos broke loose on social media when it was revealed that Xbox would be killing smaller studios in charge of hits like Hi-Fi Rush, The Evil Within, and Prey.
Fans and community members are still confused as to why these studios were forced to close shop, rather than Microsoft disinvesting in these companies or tanking the losses.
One of these posts happens to be a “brutal” graphic of the company’s team, which hasn’t aged so well; instead, it’s got people even more angry at the company’s recent decisions.
Team Xbox and Bethesda Aren’t Winning Any Favors
“What is Xbox doing?” seems to be a popular sentiment
All chaos broke loose on social media when it was revealed that Xbox would be killing smaller studios in charge of hits like Hi-Fi Rush, The Evil Within, and Prey.
Fans and community members are still confused as to why these studios were forced to close shop, rather than Microsoft disinvesting in these companies or tanking the losses.
- 5/9/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
Xbox is one of the biggest names in the gaming industry. The company leaves no stone unturned to ensure it eventually emerges in the top spot. It does so by burning more cash to buy studios or by offering a service like the Game Pass.
When Microsoft joined the long list of massive corporations that acquired smaller studios to expand, worryingly, it also disrupted the market. Such giants alter their subsidiaries’ decisions or shut down these studios entirely. All this doesn’t favor consumers and causes a dip in quality, which is preposterous for the industry.
Xbox’s Greed Leading to Layoffs and Studio Closures It took Spencer a few months to lay off people after the Activision acquisition deal.
Being a subsidiary of Microsoft, the world’s third-most profitable tech company, the gaming division has all the capital it needs to buy its way to the top. This was...
When Microsoft joined the long list of massive corporations that acquired smaller studios to expand, worryingly, it also disrupted the market. Such giants alter their subsidiaries’ decisions or shut down these studios entirely. All this doesn’t favor consumers and causes a dip in quality, which is preposterous for the industry.
Xbox’s Greed Leading to Layoffs and Studio Closures It took Spencer a few months to lay off people after the Activision acquisition deal.
Being a subsidiary of Microsoft, the world’s third-most profitable tech company, the gaming division has all the capital it needs to buy its way to the top. This was...
- 5/9/2024
- by Sparsh Jaimini
- FandomWire
It's been seven years since director Matt Reeves concluded Caesar's story with 2017's "War for the Planet of the Apes." But that movie wasn't the definitive ending for the long-running sci-fi franchise by any means. Now, the apes are finally back on the big screen in director Wes Ball's "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes." Featuring a new cast in a new timeline years removed from the previous trilogy, this is a new start for the series. So, are moviegoers going to have to stick around during the credits to see what the future holds?
Credits scenes are a staple of franchise filmmaking in the modern era. Given that Disney is now in control of "Planet of the Apes," it doesn't feel out of character for there to be a tease of something else to come down the line. For those headed to a theater to see "Kingdom,...
Credits scenes are a staple of franchise filmmaking in the modern era. Given that Disney is now in control of "Planet of the Apes," it doesn't feel out of character for there to be a tease of something else to come down the line. For those headed to a theater to see "Kingdom,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
There’s no doubt that the Xbox Game Pass is an incredible subscription that Microsoft provides to its players, but considering how some of its highlights were created by the studios getting shut down by the company, many fans can’t seem to support it any longer. Sure, Arkane Austin may not have had the greatest track record recently, especially with the mediocrity of Redfall, but the developer and others like it have been responsible for some memorable games as well.
Just when things were starting to take a positive direction for Microsoft’s gaming division, with the recent success of Tango Gameworks’ Hi-Fi Rush on the PS5, the company’s latest decision has proven to be the final blow for even some loyal fans.
Tango and Arkane Have Both Made Significant Contributions to Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass is only as good as its catalog, and Arkane Austin...
Just when things were starting to take a positive direction for Microsoft’s gaming division, with the recent success of Tango Gameworks’ Hi-Fi Rush on the PS5, the company’s latest decision has proven to be the final blow for even some loyal fans.
Tango and Arkane Have Both Made Significant Contributions to Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass is only as good as its catalog, and Arkane Austin...
- 5/8/2024
- by Osama Farooq
- FandomWire
In the wake of Microsoft’s decision to close Arkane Austin, the co-director of Redfall, Harvey Smith, has written about the studio’s achievements.
Yesterday (7th May), Microsoft announced that it’s to close several studios under its control, including Tango Gameworks, makers of The Evil Within and the joyous Hi-Fi Rush, and Arkane Austin, a developer whose work includes Dishonored, Prey and last year’s Redfall.
Evidently still processing the decision, Harvey Smith, the co-director of Redfall, has taken to Twitter to write a lengthy post on the studio’s history and achievements. It places a movingly human angle on a cold business decision – and emphasises just how sudden the announcement was.
“Yesterday, as we packed up and reassured one another,” Smith wrote, “I spent time with people who were part of crafting Redfall, Dishonored 1, and Prey, yes, but prior to that Deus Ex, Ultima, and countless other...
Yesterday (7th May), Microsoft announced that it’s to close several studios under its control, including Tango Gameworks, makers of The Evil Within and the joyous Hi-Fi Rush, and Arkane Austin, a developer whose work includes Dishonored, Prey and last year’s Redfall.
Evidently still processing the decision, Harvey Smith, the co-director of Redfall, has taken to Twitter to write a lengthy post on the studio’s history and achievements. It places a movingly human angle on a cold business decision – and emphasises just how sudden the announcement was.
“Yesterday, as we packed up and reassured one another,” Smith wrote, “I spent time with people who were part of crafting Redfall, Dishonored 1, and Prey, yes, but prior to that Deus Ex, Ultima, and countless other...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
The gaming community is currently mourning the closure of two Xbox-owned studios, Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. Tango was most well-known for the exceptional indie title Hi-Fi Rush, while the former is infamously known for the disastrous Redfall and the underrated Prey.
With the recent closure of the studio, many fans and devs alike are both stunned and confused as to what could have led to this decision. Head of Arkane Lyon, Dinga Bakaba, recently shared his thoughts on the whole matter, and to be blunt, he sounds mortified by the events that have just taken place.
Head of Arkane Lyon Reacts to Horrific Decision from Xbox to Close Austin Studio Xbox has closed the studio behind Redfall.
Generally speaking, the acquisition of Bethesda was a huge deal for Microsoft. Now that the ship has sailed, gamers are left wondering why there was a sudden shift in attitude towards studios under Bethesda.
With the recent closure of the studio, many fans and devs alike are both stunned and confused as to what could have led to this decision. Head of Arkane Lyon, Dinga Bakaba, recently shared his thoughts on the whole matter, and to be blunt, he sounds mortified by the events that have just taken place.
Head of Arkane Lyon Reacts to Horrific Decision from Xbox to Close Austin Studio Xbox has closed the studio behind Redfall.
Generally speaking, the acquisition of Bethesda was a huge deal for Microsoft. Now that the ship has sailed, gamers are left wondering why there was a sudden shift in attitude towards studios under Bethesda.
- 5/8/2024
- by Adil Farooq
- FandomWire
Xbox’s strategy for the ongoing generation seems pretty clear: take two steps forward, jump ten steps back. From the lack of exclusive titles, bringing the few that remain onto its direct competitor, presenting plans of going completely digital, to causing a lot of confusion among its supporters, most have no idea what’s in store for the company’s future.
However, it seems as though Xbox hasn’t had enough of dragging itself through the mud, as right after dissolving 4 of its most prominent studios, including Arkane and Tango Gameworks, the company proceeds to announce a fire-red variant of its controller. Talk about being tone-deaf.
The Poor Studios at Xbox Are the Real Targets of “Feel the Burn” Xbox’s latest announcement is either a PR move or just bad timing.
Not even a day has passed since Microsoft decided to torch 4 of its biggest studios, and it is...
However, it seems as though Xbox hasn’t had enough of dragging itself through the mud, as right after dissolving 4 of its most prominent studios, including Arkane and Tango Gameworks, the company proceeds to announce a fire-red variant of its controller. Talk about being tone-deaf.
The Poor Studios at Xbox Are the Real Targets of “Feel the Burn” Xbox’s latest announcement is either a PR move or just bad timing.
Not even a day has passed since Microsoft decided to torch 4 of its biggest studios, and it is...
- 5/8/2024
- by Akshit Dangi
- FandomWire
The Matchbox line of tiny toy cars is to become a big feature film, and Extraction director Sam Hargrave has landed the plum job of making it.
We learned all the way back in 2022 that Mattel was looking to get a film project underway that would feature its long-running line of Matchbox toy cars. As part of the press release, it was trumpeted that ‘one Matchbox car is sold every second’ meaning that the brand possesses that all important ‘pre-awareness’ that is seen as crucial by the folks that give these types of films the thumbs-up.
Then 2022 happened and that other film based on a Mattel toy did rather well. You may have read a thing or two about the success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, but in the wake of that film’s huge success, Mattel announced that it had a number of projects on the horizon that would...
We learned all the way back in 2022 that Mattel was looking to get a film project underway that would feature its long-running line of Matchbox toy cars. As part of the press release, it was trumpeted that ‘one Matchbox car is sold every second’ meaning that the brand possesses that all important ‘pre-awareness’ that is seen as crucial by the folks that give these types of films the thumbs-up.
Then 2022 happened and that other film based on a Mattel toy did rather well. You may have read a thing or two about the success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, but in the wake of that film’s huge success, Mattel announced that it had a number of projects on the horizon that would...
- 5/8/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Arkane Austin’s Closure Could Prove to be a Ominous Shadow for Marvel’s Blade Developers Arkane Lyon
Microsoft and Xbox have announced the closure of several Bethesda studios. From Hi-Fi Rush’s Tango Gameworks to Redfall’s Arkane Austin, Microsoft is clearing house of studios that failed to meet massive expectations.
While Redfall flopped critically and financially, Hi-Fi Rush managed to surprisingly deliver after it was shadow dropped last year on January 25. Despite all of its success, Tango Gameworks were still shut down.
What does this mean for the remaining Bethesda studios? Arkane Lyon who are currently working on Marvel’s Blade, could be axed too if the title flops?
Arkane Studios’ Only Hope – Marvel’s Blade If it fails, what will happen to the studio?
The past few years from Xbox have been interesting, to say the least. Arkane Austin’s closure isn’t the first time Xbox have shut down studios they purchased.
Competition among the three console manufacturers has been stagnant, with PlayStation leading...
While Redfall flopped critically and financially, Hi-Fi Rush managed to surprisingly deliver after it was shadow dropped last year on January 25. Despite all of its success, Tango Gameworks were still shut down.
What does this mean for the remaining Bethesda studios? Arkane Lyon who are currently working on Marvel’s Blade, could be axed too if the title flops?
Arkane Studios’ Only Hope – Marvel’s Blade If it fails, what will happen to the studio?
The past few years from Xbox have been interesting, to say the least. Arkane Austin’s closure isn’t the first time Xbox have shut down studios they purchased.
Competition among the three console manufacturers has been stagnant, with PlayStation leading...
- 5/7/2024
- by Travis Vuong
- FandomWire
Mattel's next "big" movie may have found its director, as Deadline reports today that Sam Hargrave has closed a deal with Skydance and Mattel Films to helm the toy company's upcoming film "Matchbox." Hargrave is best known as the director of the Netflix film "Extraction" and its sequel; Netflix has said the first film in the franchise is one of the most-watched original movies it's ever released.
Mattel, the company that brought fans a billion-dollar "Barbie" movie, is clearly looking for another huge hit, and based on his track record at Netflix, Hargrave is able to get audiences seated. The first "Extraction" film dropped in 2020, starred Chris Hemsworth, and was reportedly watched by 99 million households during its first month on the streamer. While Netflix's data and viewership measurements are notoriously opaque, that's still a hell of a number, and it's one that could translate to success when it comes to "Matchbox.
Mattel, the company that brought fans a billion-dollar "Barbie" movie, is clearly looking for another huge hit, and based on his track record at Netflix, Hargrave is able to get audiences seated. The first "Extraction" film dropped in 2020, starred Chris Hemsworth, and was reportedly watched by 99 million households during its first month on the streamer. While Netflix's data and viewership measurements are notoriously opaque, that's still a hell of a number, and it's one that could translate to success when it comes to "Matchbox.
- 5/7/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
The gaming industry is going through a very tough time. News of layoffs and studio closures are getting far too common, with reports of Take-Two shutting down Rollerdrome developer Roll7 going public just a few days ago, and Deliver Us Mars developer KeokeN also laying off its entire team.
Now, it’s been devastatingly discovered that Xbox has shuttered four studios under the Bethesda umbrella, with one of them having delivered arguably the best Xbox game in recent years.
Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks Closed By Xbox
Tango’s delightful rhythm brawler will never be continued, and that’s a certifiable disappointment.
IGN first reported on the news, as they received a copy of an official email that announced Xbox will be closing down Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog, and Roundhouse Games. The platform holder acquired these studios as part of the $7.5B Zenimax acquisition in 2021.
SUGGESTEDHi-Fi Rush Review...
Now, it’s been devastatingly discovered that Xbox has shuttered four studios under the Bethesda umbrella, with one of them having delivered arguably the best Xbox game in recent years.
Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks Closed By Xbox
Tango’s delightful rhythm brawler will never be continued, and that’s a certifiable disappointment.
IGN first reported on the news, as they received a copy of an official email that announced Xbox will be closing down Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog, and Roundhouse Games. The platform holder acquired these studios as part of the $7.5B Zenimax acquisition in 2021.
SUGGESTEDHi-Fi Rush Review...
- 5/7/2024
- by Viraaj Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
The movie genre of actions is often associated with the male leading characters who fight for the world’s peace or power. However, there are some female action leads who make their movies stand out among the great number of the genre’s features.
Here are 7 of the most memorable female-led action movies, chosen by Redditors.
Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)
This martial arts feature probably comes first to mind in this respect, as Uma Thurman’s Bride is one of the most deadly and cultish onscreen assassins in history. Everyone saw Quentin Tarantino’s timeless masterpiece at least once in their lives, and it’s worth it.
Aliens (1986)
Long before the modern action heroines, 38 years ago, Sigourney Weaver starred as the courageous survivor of an alien attack, Ellen Ripley, who manages to go head-to-head with the Xenomorph and defeat it, unlike the great number of people around her.
True Grit...
Here are 7 of the most memorable female-led action movies, chosen by Redditors.
Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)
This martial arts feature probably comes first to mind in this respect, as Uma Thurman’s Bride is one of the most deadly and cultish onscreen assassins in history. Everyone saw Quentin Tarantino’s timeless masterpiece at least once in their lives, and it’s worth it.
Aliens (1986)
Long before the modern action heroines, 38 years ago, Sigourney Weaver starred as the courageous survivor of an alien attack, Ellen Ripley, who manages to go head-to-head with the Xenomorph and defeat it, unlike the great number of people around her.
True Grit...
- 5/6/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
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If there’s one perk to being a student, it’s the many student deals you can take advantage of by signing up with your student email address — think cheaper commuter passes, movie tickets, museum passes, Amazon Prime and perhaps best of all, streaming services.
Case in point: Hulu has rolled out an epic deal for all U.S college students, that brings down its monthly subscription cost by 75%. Through the deal, students can get Hulu’s ad-supported plan for only $1.99/month instead of $7.99/month.
$1.99/Month $7.99/Month 75% off Get: Hulu Student Discount
The deal is available to any U.S college students who are 18 years or older and have a university email account they can use to create an account. Through Hulu’s ad-supported plan, they’ll get unlimited...
If there’s one perk to being a student, it’s the many student deals you can take advantage of by signing up with your student email address — think cheaper commuter passes, movie tickets, museum passes, Amazon Prime and perhaps best of all, streaming services.
Case in point: Hulu has rolled out an epic deal for all U.S college students, that brings down its monthly subscription cost by 75%. Through the deal, students can get Hulu’s ad-supported plan for only $1.99/month instead of $7.99/month.
$1.99/Month $7.99/Month 75% off Get: Hulu Student Discount
The deal is available to any U.S college students who are 18 years or older and have a university email account they can use to create an account. Through Hulu’s ad-supported plan, they’ll get unlimited...
- 4/24/2024
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
Picture Tree Intl. has boarded international sales for Constantin Film’s comedy fantasy blockbuster “Chantal and the Magic Kingdom,” which will receive its market premiere in Cannes.
The film has been No. 1 on Germany’s box office charts for four consecutive weeks since its release on March 28, and reached more than 2 million admissions, with a gross of $22.5 million.
“Chantal” is the latest German-language hit from writer-director Bora Dagtekin and producer Lena Schömann. The duo previously delivered “Turkish for Beginners,” the “Fuck You Goehte” franchise and the German remake of “Perfect Strangers,” which have collectively grossed more than $300 million worldwide.
In “Chantal,” the beloved “Fuck You Goehte” character Chantal and her best friend Zeynep are sent on a fantasy adventure into the world of fairytales with a comedic and contemporary twist.
Chantal, an influencer without followers, and Zeynep stumble into the fairytale world through an ancient magic mirror, which they mistake for a social media gimmick.
The film has been No. 1 on Germany’s box office charts for four consecutive weeks since its release on March 28, and reached more than 2 million admissions, with a gross of $22.5 million.
“Chantal” is the latest German-language hit from writer-director Bora Dagtekin and producer Lena Schömann. The duo previously delivered “Turkish for Beginners,” the “Fuck You Goehte” franchise and the German remake of “Perfect Strangers,” which have collectively grossed more than $300 million worldwide.
In “Chantal,” the beloved “Fuck You Goehte” character Chantal and her best friend Zeynep are sent on a fantasy adventure into the world of fairytales with a comedic and contemporary twist.
Chantal, an influencer without followers, and Zeynep stumble into the fairytale world through an ancient magic mirror, which they mistake for a social media gimmick.
- 4/24/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Before you make your 2024 Emmy predictions for Best TV Movie, take a look through our photo gallery featuring the telefilms most likely to land in this year’s lineup. As it stands, Peacock’s “Mr. Monk’s Last Case” (a continuation of the eight-time Emmy-winning 2000s comedy series “Monk”) is comfortably leading the race.
“Mr. Monk’s Last Case” would be the first Peacock movie ever nominated in this category, as would “Genie” or “Shooting Stars.”
Last year, Hulu’s “Fire Island” and “Prey” were both passed over in favor of The Roku Channel’s “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” but the streamer could soon avenge those losses with “No One Will Save You,” “Quiz Lady,” or “Self Reliance.”
Netflix – which won this award for three “Black Mirror” installments (2017-2019) as well as “Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square” (2021) – can now achieve its fifth victory with “Scoop” or “Unfrosted.”
Having last been...
“Mr. Monk’s Last Case” would be the first Peacock movie ever nominated in this category, as would “Genie” or “Shooting Stars.”
Last year, Hulu’s “Fire Island” and “Prey” were both passed over in favor of The Roku Channel’s “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” but the streamer could soon avenge those losses with “No One Will Save You,” “Quiz Lady,” or “Self Reliance.”
Netflix – which won this award for three “Black Mirror” installments (2017-2019) as well as “Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square” (2021) – can now achieve its fifth victory with “Scoop” or “Unfrosted.”
Having last been...
- 4/19/2024
- by Matthew Stewart and Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Before you make your 2024 Emmy predictions for Best TV Movie, take a look through our photo gallery featuring the telefilms most likely to land in this year’s lineup. As it stands, Peacock’s “Mr. Monk’s Last Case” (a continuation of the eight-time Emmy-winning 2000s comedy series “Monk”) is comfortably leading the race.
“Mr. Monk’s Last Case” would be the first Peacock movie ever nominated in this category, as would “Genie” or “Shooting Stars.”
Last year, Hulu’s “Fire Island” and “Prey” were both passed over in favor of The Roku Channel’s “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” but the streamer could soon avenge those losses with “No One Will Save You,” “Quiz Lady,” or “Self Reliance.”
Netflix – which won this award for three “Black Mirror” installments (2017-2019) as well as “Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square” (2021) – can now achieve its fifth victory with “Scoop” or “Unfrosted.”
Having last been...
“Mr. Monk’s Last Case” would be the first Peacock movie ever nominated in this category, as would “Genie” or “Shooting Stars.”
Last year, Hulu’s “Fire Island” and “Prey” were both passed over in favor of The Roku Channel’s “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” but the streamer could soon avenge those losses with “No One Will Save You,” “Quiz Lady,” or “Self Reliance.”
Netflix – which won this award for three “Black Mirror” installments (2017-2019) as well as “Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square” (2021) – can now achieve its fifth victory with “Scoop” or “Unfrosted.”
Having last been...
- 4/19/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
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- 4/19/2024
- by Rudie Obias
- Rollingstone.com
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Prey! is not to be confused with the Predator film of the same name, Dick Maas’s lion loose in Amsterdam thriller, the 2007 film about a family of tourists stalked by lions or any of the seemingly endless list of action films and slashers bearing that title. This Prey! is about a pair of American missionaries Andrew and Sue living in a village somewhere in Africa.
Andrew is already having a bad day. He’s a doctor and had a young boy die on the operating table because the medical supplies they were expecting hadn’t arrived on time. It gets worse when he’s told he and Sue need to make a fast exit, Boko Haram soldiers are heading towards the village.
Elsewhere, Grun is about to fly Tyler,...
Prey! is not to be confused with the Predator film of the same name, Dick Maas’s lion loose in Amsterdam thriller, the 2007 film about a family of tourists stalked by lions or any of the seemingly endless list of action films and slashers bearing that title. This Prey! is about a pair of American missionaries Andrew and Sue living in a village somewhere in Africa.
Andrew is already having a bad day. He’s a doctor and had a young boy die on the operating table because the medical supplies they were expecting hadn’t arrived on time. It gets worse when he’s told he and Sue need to make a fast exit, Boko Haram soldiers are heading towards the village.
Elsewhere, Grun is about to fly Tyler,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Video games are more than just merely sources of entertainment. Players have been emotionally attached to video games in ways one could have rarely imagined. And it’s fair enough given the content, elements, characters, lores as well as the experiences that the games offer. This ensures players not only invest their time but also an emotional as well as mental part of themselves.
The death of a character, the betrayal, the unfortunate events, all of these have the ability to break hearts. Similarly, canceled games are something that has bothered gamers for years. After being announced and even trailer releases, there are multiple games that have failed to see the light of the day, crushing the excitement of fans.
Cancelled Video Games
Hideo Kojima’s Silent Hills (P.T.)
Star Wars 1313
Rockstar’s Agent
Scalebound
Legacy of Kain: Dead Sun
Prince of Persia: Redemption
Prey 2
The Avengers
What cancelled...
The death of a character, the betrayal, the unfortunate events, all of these have the ability to break hearts. Similarly, canceled games are something that has bothered gamers for years. After being announced and even trailer releases, there are multiple games that have failed to see the light of the day, crushing the excitement of fans.
Cancelled Video Games
Hideo Kojima’s Silent Hills (P.T.)
Star Wars 1313
Rockstar’s Agent
Scalebound
Legacy of Kain: Dead Sun
Prince of Persia: Redemption
Prey 2
The Avengers
What cancelled...
- 4/15/2024
- by Amarylisa Gonsalves
- FandomWire
In 1987, John McTiernan introduced audiences to his muscular, musclebound movie, "Predator," turning a group of elite soldiers into prey for the titular extraterrestrial hunter. A creature, memorable for its mandibles, dreadlock-like head tentacles, infrared vision, and personal cloaking device. The film became a smash hit, spawning four direct sequels, two crossover films, and expanded universe materials, establishing the franchise as a staple of science fiction cinema.
While the original film is an undeniable classic, "Predator 2," "Predators," and "The Predators" garnered mixed responses, as did the "Alien vs. Predator" crossovers (including the "Alien Vs Predator" anime we'll probably never see). However, the most recent entry, "Prey," is the best-reviewed film of the franchise, reigniting excitement for the venerable series. And now, fans eagerly await the new "Predator" movie coming from "Prey" director Dan Trachtenberg.
To date, the films have rigorously avoided explaining the motives of the Yautja, also known as the Predators,...
While the original film is an undeniable classic, "Predator 2," "Predators," and "The Predators" garnered mixed responses, as did the "Alien vs. Predator" crossovers (including the "Alien Vs Predator" anime we'll probably never see). However, the most recent entry, "Prey," is the best-reviewed film of the franchise, reigniting excitement for the venerable series. And now, fans eagerly await the new "Predator" movie coming from "Prey" director Dan Trachtenberg.
To date, the films have rigorously avoided explaining the motives of the Yautja, also known as the Predators,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Maurice Molyneaux
- Slash Film
There are a few characters in movies that are so popular, like Alien, first introduced in the 1979 Ridley Scott movie. This creature, known as Xenomorph, has appeared in several movies and many games throughout the years. 20th Century Studios recently revealed the trailer for Alien: Romulus, the new entry in this legendary franchise.
Federico Álvarez, the director of the Evil Dead remake, will direct this film, which will release in August of this year with a whole new cast. These are five games that match the movie’s atmosphere.
Alien: Romulus is looking to bring the franchise back to its original setting Alien Romulus the new game about this popular character will be released on August this year.
Ridley Scott’s original universe serves as the basis for an incredible number of games based on the popular character Alien. Generic movie titles like Alien Infestation, Alien vs. Predator (1993), and many more.
Federico Álvarez, the director of the Evil Dead remake, will direct this film, which will release in August of this year with a whole new cast. These are five games that match the movie’s atmosphere.
Alien: Romulus is looking to bring the franchise back to its original setting Alien Romulus the new game about this popular character will be released on August this year.
Ridley Scott’s original universe serves as the basis for an incredible number of games based on the popular character Alien. Generic movie titles like Alien Infestation, Alien vs. Predator (1993), and many more.
- 4/13/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
After nearly 35 years, the "Predator" franchise is still going strong. Despite a fair share of disappointment during its seven-film (and counting) run, every decade produces a strong chapter that reinvigorates interest in the mysterious alien hunters. John McTiernan's muscle-bound 1987 creature feature starring Arnold Schwarzenegger remains the best. Still, more recent offerings like Nimród Antal's 2010 sequel "Predators" and Dan Trachtenberg's 2022 prequel "Prey" have closed the gap and provided hope for future entries.
Delightfully R-rated, the "Predator" series follows a group of elite alien warriors, brought to life with incredible special effects, who venture to different planets to test themselves against the best killers they can find. Curiously, none of the films have allowed a Predator to claim victory over their most formidable foes, though they do enjoy minor victories that make way for some nasty spine-ripping action. To date, we've seen Predator eliminate its victims in various ways...
Delightfully R-rated, the "Predator" series follows a group of elite alien warriors, brought to life with incredible special effects, who venture to different planets to test themselves against the best killers they can find. Curiously, none of the films have allowed a Predator to claim victory over their most formidable foes, though they do enjoy minor victories that make way for some nasty spine-ripping action. To date, we've seen Predator eliminate its victims in various ways...
- 3/24/2024
- by Jeff Ames
- Slash Film
Actor Ryan Phillippe shared his experience on the set of his new action thriller film Prey.
Phillippe revealed what about the film he originally connected with. “The idea of being on this plane that goes down in a reserve, for big prey, for big game, it just captured my imagination pretty immediately,” Phillippe told uInterview founder Erik Meers, who first interviewed the actor for the cover of Paper magazine in 2001.
He continued, “You know, I like survival movies, and I felt like this was one where any of us could put ourselves in that situation, mentally, and it’s terrifying, you know, and so it was a really easy sell in regards to what the idea of the movie was, and I like that a lot of times, I think that in its simplicity there is relatability to that because you can imagine what if it happened to you, or whatever.
Phillippe revealed what about the film he originally connected with. “The idea of being on this plane that goes down in a reserve, for big prey, for big game, it just captured my imagination pretty immediately,” Phillippe told uInterview founder Erik Meers, who first interviewed the actor for the cover of Paper magazine in 2001.
He continued, “You know, I like survival movies, and I felt like this was one where any of us could put ourselves in that situation, mentally, and it’s terrifying, you know, and so it was a really easy sell in regards to what the idea of the movie was, and I like that a lot of times, I think that in its simplicity there is relatability to that because you can imagine what if it happened to you, or whatever.
- 3/20/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Alien: Romulus doesn’t hit theaters until August, but filmmaker Fede Álvarez already has the wind at his back. That’s because Ridley Scott and James Cameron — the highly regarded directors behind one of cinema’s ultimate one-two punches, Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986) — have already proclaimed their love for Romulus, which takes place between their two films and very much connects to them. Today, Álvarez and Disney finally pulled back the curtain on the “interquel,” releasing a terrifying 62-second teaser trailer that re-establishes the look and feel of the franchise’s bona fide classics.
The story focuses on a group of twenty-something space colonizers and scavengers who have the misfortune of meeting a Xenomorph inside a dilapidated space station. The film has a notably young cast that’s led by Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, as well David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu. Álvarez says that the idea to...
The story focuses on a group of twenty-something space colonizers and scavengers who have the misfortune of meeting a Xenomorph inside a dilapidated space station. The film has a notably young cast that’s led by Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, as well David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu. Álvarez says that the idea to...
- 3/20/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
At the risk of barging too hot out the gate, I'm going to co-sign Chris Evangelista's argument for /Film that there are no bad "Alien" movies. Sure, the various follow-ups to Ridley Scott's classic 1979 original can be polarizing -- especially Scott's gothic prequel films "Prometheus" and "Alien: Covenant" -- but they're never boring, and "Alien" itself remains the rare IP where each individual entry retains the hallmarks of the directors who made them. As though any other franchise would ever let Jean-Pierre Jeunet come in and make a no-holds-barred Jean-Pierre Jeunet sci-fi horror film like "Alien: Resurrection." Just sayin'.
For as much as I would've liked it if Scott got to finish telling the story of the beloved homicidal android David (Michael Fassbender) with his intended prequel trilogy finale "Alien: Awakening," I'm curious to see what Fede Álvarez comes up with playing in this particular sandbox. The "Evil Dead...
For as much as I would've liked it if Scott got to finish telling the story of the beloved homicidal android David (Michael Fassbender) with his intended prequel trilogy finale "Alien: Awakening," I'm curious to see what Fede Álvarez comes up with playing in this particular sandbox. The "Evil Dead...
- 3/20/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Amazon MGM opened this year’s SXSW with a bang with Road House, and the fest is going to end tonight with another one, that being Michael Showalter’s Anne Hathaway-Nicholas Galitzine romance movie, The Idea of You.
But an intriguing stat has arisen before tonight’s world premiere and that is the trailer for The Idea of You has clocked 125M global views across all social media platforms, breaking the record for the most watched trailer for any original streaming movie. Red, White and Royal Blue star Galitzine is a big social media draw with 5M followers on Instagram alone. Of course, Anne Hathaway’s 32 million followers on social media are a big catalyst for this trailer draw.
The Idea of You hits Prime Video on May 2 in more than 240 countries and territories around the globe.
The second- and third-most watched trailers for a streaming movie...
But an intriguing stat has arisen before tonight’s world premiere and that is the trailer for The Idea of You has clocked 125M global views across all social media platforms, breaking the record for the most watched trailer for any original streaming movie. Red, White and Royal Blue star Galitzine is a big social media draw with 5M followers on Instagram alone. Of course, Anne Hathaway’s 32 million followers on social media are a big catalyst for this trailer draw.
The Idea of You hits Prime Video on May 2 in more than 240 countries and territories around the globe.
The second- and third-most watched trailers for a streaming movie...
- 3/16/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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